Courses from beginner to expert!
Digital Photography Courses
A series of instructive and practical courses for all levels of photographer from first time digital camera user to expert. Either based in our photographic studio in Cheadle, Staffordshire or on location.
Group 1
Absolute beginners – moving over from film
A practical guide for those thinking about buying a digital camera.
A 1.5 hour course to get you started with digital photography.
The course covers:
Basic features of digital cameras
Understanding the dial on the top
Exposure and focus
Composing your picture
Picture settings
Memory cards – do’s and don’ts
Batteries
Printing your pictures
Saving your pictures
Do you need a computer?
Which camera is right for me?
Common mistakes
Group 2
Digital compact cameras – improve your pictures in 5 easy steps
Basic techniques to take better pictures. A five week course, 1 hour per session.
Optional additional Wednesday Walk to practice what you’ve learned.
Group size max 8
Session 1 – the equipment
ISO, shutter speed and aperture – what does it all mean?
Exposure and focus
Automatic and creative settings
Holding your camera
Using tripods and self-timer
Session 2 – basic techniques
Understanding composition
Understanding light
Use of colour
Indoor and outdoor options
Session 3 – more advanced options
Photographing people
Photographing landscapes
Close-up photography
Session 4 – working with your pictures
Basic editing and Photoshop techniques
Online photo storage and sharing
Session 5 – time to experiment
Inspiration!
Troubleshooting
Group 3
Getting the most from your digital SLR
5 sessions for the more advanced photographer. A five week course, 1 hour per session.
Optional additional Wednesday Walk to practice what you’ve learned.
Group size max 6
Session 1 – camera equipment
Setting up your DSLR
Adjusting for your eyesight
File formats – RAW, TIFF and JPG
Image quality
Memory cards and storage
Extra lenses – what are they and what are they used for?
Holding your camera and use of tripods
Filters and other useful accessories
Care of your camera
Bags and kit
Session 2 – camera settings
Exposure - F stops and shutter speeds
Settings for creative techniques
Drive modes
ISO
White balance
Using AF points to focus
Differential focus techniques
Depth of Field
Freeze and blur action
Session 3 - light
Taking light readings – grey cards
Reflectors on outdoor shoots
Understanding light
Creative use of flash
Shooting backlit subjects
Working in low light
Session 4 – advanced techniques
Advanced composition
Portrait photography
Macro photography
Monochrome photography
Session 5 – working with your pictures
Protecting your copyright
Model releases
Creative editing techniques
Breaking the rules
Inspiration!
Troubleshooting
Group 4
Masterclasses
By arrangement – 1 to 1 or small groups of advanced photographers.
Portrait photography in the studio
Portrait photography outdoors
Landscape photography
Sports photography
Getting your work published and winning competitions
Contact us on 01538 756330 or by email to book your place.
A series of instructive and practical courses for all levels of photographer from first time digital camera user to expert. Either based in our photographic studio in Cheadle, Staffordshire or on location.
Group 1
Absolute beginners – moving over from film
A practical guide for those thinking about buying a digital camera.
A 1.5 hour course to get you started with digital photography.
The course covers:
Basic features of digital cameras
Understanding the dial on the top
Exposure and focus
Composing your picture
Picture settings
Memory cards – do’s and don’ts
Batteries
Printing your pictures
Saving your pictures
Do you need a computer?
Which camera is right for me?
Common mistakes
Group 2
Digital compact cameras – improve your pictures in 5 easy steps
Basic techniques to take better pictures. A five week course, 1 hour per session.
Optional additional Wednesday Walk to practice what you’ve learned.
Group size max 8
Session 1 – the equipment
ISO, shutter speed and aperture – what does it all mean?
Exposure and focus
Automatic and creative settings
Holding your camera
Using tripods and self-timer
Session 2 – basic techniques
Understanding composition
Understanding light
Use of colour
Indoor and outdoor options
Session 3 – more advanced options
Photographing people
Photographing landscapes
Close-up photography
Session 4 – working with your pictures
Basic editing and Photoshop techniques
Online photo storage and sharing
Session 5 – time to experiment
Inspiration!
Troubleshooting
Group 3
Getting the most from your digital SLR
5 sessions for the more advanced photographer. A five week course, 1 hour per session.
Optional additional Wednesday Walk to practice what you’ve learned.
Group size max 6
Session 1 – camera equipment
Setting up your DSLR
Adjusting for your eyesight
File formats – RAW, TIFF and JPG
Image quality
Memory cards and storage
Extra lenses – what are they and what are they used for?
Holding your camera and use of tripods
Filters and other useful accessories
Care of your camera
Bags and kit
Session 2 – camera settings
Exposure - F stops and shutter speeds
Settings for creative techniques
Drive modes
ISO
White balance
Using AF points to focus
Differential focus techniques
Depth of Field
Freeze and blur action
Session 3 - light
Taking light readings – grey cards
Reflectors on outdoor shoots
Understanding light
Creative use of flash
Shooting backlit subjects
Working in low light
Session 4 – advanced techniques
Advanced composition
Portrait photography
Macro photography
Monochrome photography
Session 5 – working with your pictures
Protecting your copyright
Model releases
Creative editing techniques
Breaking the rules
Inspiration!
Troubleshooting
Group 4
Masterclasses
By arrangement – 1 to 1 or small groups of advanced photographers.
Portrait photography in the studio
Portrait photography outdoors
Landscape photography
Sports photography
Getting your work published and winning competitions
Contact us on 01538 756330 or by email to book your place.